"Today we pay tribute to those who have contributed to the
anti-dictatorship struggle. But we must also be vigilant, as the
multi-faceted political and economic crisis in Europe brings back the
danger of a serious backwardness, both for the democratic acquis and for
the guaranteed individual and social rights. The anniversary of April
21 should remind us that the only way to the future, both in Greece and
in Europe, is the road of democracy and solidarity," he added.

[02] Digital Policy Min Pappas: No more time to be wasted for review
conclusion

No more time must be wasted for the conclusion of the programme review
because the IMF and Germany disagree on the Greek debt, Digital Policy
Minister Nikos Pappas on Friday said.

In reply to a question about what Greece can expect from the IMF spring
meeting, Pappas said there is evidence lately that creditors acknowledge
that Greece meets its targets and that the government's main priority
is the return of the economy on sustainable growth track.

He also said that a lot of people will be surprised by the positive
primary surplus figures announced today.

Finally, he stressed: "We must not allow the disagreements among the
institutions to delay the conclusion of the programme review. No more
time must be wasted because the IMF and Germany have expressed a specific
proposal on the Greek debt."